Description

The Dutch Oven Calculator calculates the number of charcoal briquettes needed to cook a given recipe in a camping Dutch Oven. It does not attempt to compensate for ambient temperature, altitude, wind or other variables. These are left to the cooking skill of the chef. Trust your gut and check the food often if the recipe allows it.

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Keith Fox

Off by up to 40% This gets you close but not exact by any means. I have found after 5 attempts using this calculator and thermometer that the temp can be up to 100° lower even on a calm day. Add 40% more charcoal and distribute between top and bottom. I live near Raleigh, NC so elevation isn't an issue. Outside temps ranged from 80° - 90°.

Steve Zachem

Great start After several slow cook times, I added about 20% more coals and got much better results. Once the top middle is browned, move coals to rim to cook evenly.

bill piper

Works Great on my Galaxy s5 !

Ahmad Solomon

Dutch oven Super easy

Mark Nott

Simple and accurate .

Minh Nguyen

Almost perfect!!! The algorythm does not account for elevation. Apparently altitude (5300 ft. Calaveras Big Trees SP) has an effect on the number of coals require for desired temperature so requires a few more coals top and bottom. Looking forward to the next iteration!

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Keith Fox August 22, 2015

Off by up to 40% This gets you close but not exact by any means. I have found after 5 attempts using this calculator and thermometer that the temp can be up to 100° lower even on a calm day. Add 40% more charcoal and distribute between top and bottom. I live near Raleigh, NC so elevation isn't an issue. Outside temps ranged from 80° - 90°.

Almost perfect!!! The algorythm does not account for elevation. Apparently altitude (5300 ft. Calaveras Big Trees SP) has an effect on the number of coals require for desired temperature so requires a few more coals top and bottom. Looking forward to the next iteration!